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Manipal Academy of Higher Education -MAHE, is a place born of one man's dream-Padma Shri awardee Dr Tonse Madhav Ananth Pai (Dr TMA Pai). It is a testimony to the fact that no matter how big a dream, it can always turn into reality. The once barren hillock is now India's largest Higher Education and Research Township with thirty Institutions. MAHE is an inspiring leader in the field of educations, research and healthcare and has made significant progress in its quest for global rankings. In a span of six decades, it has transformed the lives of lakhs of students, and has worked on human development. With its heritage of excellence in higher education and research, MAHE has been accorded with the Institute of Eminence (IoE) status by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Innovative teaching and learning experiences, high quality resources, availability of accomplished faculty, a multi- cultural atmosphere and an excellent placement records, make MAHE an attractive destination for Higher education and Research.

The University of Sharjah was established as a non-profit institution for higher education in October 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University. UoS is a comprehensive academic institution with a distinctive learning style and a global vision. It is a pioneer in academia, scientific research and the arts in the UAE and the GCC region. UoS has almost 14,325 students representing 96 nationalities and 656 full-time faculty. Our university takes pride in being a major international center for learning, culture and education. The University employs renowned faculty from around the world and hosts a significant number of international students. It also sends its students to various international destinations on internship programs and accepts many visiting international students. This unique mix of cultures and nationalities helps student expand their horizons and learn from the individual uniqueness of the diverse student body and faculty. UoS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. All engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org/. The Bachelor of Science degree programs in computer science, IT & multimedia, chemistry, mathematics and biotechnology are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org/. (applied science branch) All the programs in the college of communication are accredited by ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

For more than 25 years, American University of Sharjah (AUS) has promoted ideas, research and creative work that have inspired development and change, driven by our core belief that tomorrow matters. AUS was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The embodiment of His Highness’ vision, AUS is a place where students are nurtured and encouraged to excel academically, thrive socially, celebrate their cultural diversity, and have a positive influence in their communities. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model. We offer 28 majors and 45 minors at the undergraduate level, 15 master's degrees programs and four PhD programs through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business Administration. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment. For more information about AUS, visit www.aus.edu.